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Definition of singlehanded

singlehanded

/ˌsɪŋ.ɡəlˈhæn.dɪd/
sin · gle · hand · ed
Adverb:singlehandedly
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• adjective

1

Done, accomplished, or working by one person alone, without assistance from others.

Example

"Her singlehanded effort to restore the historic library inspired the entire community."

2

Designed to be used, held, or operated with only one hand, or having only one hand.

Example

"The tennis player executed a precise singlehanded backhand down the line."

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• adverb

1

Without help from anyone else; by one's own efforts alone.

Example

"They sailed the yacht singlehanded across the Atlantic Ocean."

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• Rhymes for singlehanded

• Nearby Words

singh
single
singledom
singlehanded
singlehandedly
singlehood
singlemindedly

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Singlehanded. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/singlehanded
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